The Best Canada Quotes: Inspiring, Funny and Great Quotes about Canada for Photo Captions and Quotes for Canada Day

These Canadian quotes and photo captions for your Canada photos are sure to give you some inspiration if you’re looking for I’m proud to be Canadian quotes or just something funny for your next photo caption.

Canada is a beautiful country with a rich history and diverse culture.

From the stunning landscapes of the Rocky Mountains to the bustling cities of Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, Canada has something for everyone.

From politicians and activists to artists and writers, there are countless Canadians who have contributed to the nation’s rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives.

Whether you are a proud Canadian or simply interested in learning more about the nation, these 123 Canada quotes will provide you with a deeper understanding of what makes Canada – or just provide something funny for your Canada Instagram caption!

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Famous quotes about Canada & Thank You Canada Quotes

1. “Canada is the essence of not being. Not English, not American, it is the mathematic of not being.” – Margaret Atwood

2. “I have always been proud to be a Canadian. Canada has made a unique contribution to the world – a society that celebrates diversity, multiculturalism, and tolerance.” – Paul Martin

3. “Canada is a land of opportunity, with a strong economy, a high standard of living, and a commitment to social justice and equality.” – Paul Martin

4. “Canada is a country that is built on the basic principle that all people are created equal, regardless of their race, religion, or cultural background.” – Justin Trudeau

5. “Canada is a place where diversity is celebrated, and where people of all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.” – Justin Trudeau

6. “Canada is a nation built on the strength of our differences, and the respect we have for one another.” – Justin Trudeau

7. “Canada is a country that values hard work, honesty, and fairness, and I am proud to be a part of it.” – Justin Trudeau

8. “Canada is a land of endless possibilities, with a bright future and endless potential for growth and success.” – Justin Trudeau

9. “Canada is a country that is built on the basic principle that all people are created equal, regardless of their race, religion, or cultural background… and also that they should apologize for everything.” – Justin Trudeau

10. “I take tips from Canada on a lot of things.” – Barack Obama

11. “In Canada, we’re happy to provide a safe haven for next-door neighbors in the middle of a marital dispute. And if anyone trips while crossing the border, we’re happy to set their broken bones for free.” – Douglas Coupland

12. “I believe the world needs more Canada.” – Bono

13. “Everything about Canada makes me proud to be Canadian.“ Jason Priestley

Funny Canada quotes

14. “I love Canada. It’s a great country, it’s just not a real country.” – Bill Maher

15. “Canada is the only country in the world that knows how to live without an identity.” – Marshall McLuhan

16. “Canada is a place where we value each and every person, regardless of their background or where they come from.” – Justin Trudeau

17. “In Canada, anything that’s not in the city is referred to as a cottage. Or a log cabin.” – Dolores O’Riordan

18. “Canada is like a really good apartment above a great party.” – Robin Williams

19. “Canada is a country whose main exports are hockey players and cold fronts.” – Dick Clark

20. “In Canada, things are very honest. It’s like, ‘I’m sorry,’ and then you’re forgiven.” – Michael J. Fox

21. “I don’t even know what street Canada is on.” – Al Capone

22. “I’ve been to Canada, and I’ve always gotten the impression that I could take the country over in about two days.” – Jon Stewart

23. “Canada is like a really big, warm sweater. Except instead of being made of wool, it’s made of maple syrup and politeness.” – Unknown

24. “Canada is a country where they give you a day off work to celebrate the day they gave you a day off work.” – Unknown

25. “Canada is a country of ingredients without a cuisine; we’re a country with musicians without an indigenous instrument; Toronto’s a city that doesn’t even have a dish named after it.” – Mike Myers

26. “Strange, how in all those apocalyptic movies, when their society breaks down into lawlessness and anarchy, Canada is always the haven of safety, the place people want to escape to.” – Jenifer Mohammed

27. You can’t buy happiness, but you can live in Canada. And that’s pretty much the same thing” – Anonymous

28. “You’re just America-on-ice.” – Andrew O’Hagan

29. “When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, ‘Well, what do you need?” – Steven Wright

Welcome to Canada Quotes & Beautiful Canada Quotes

30. “Canada is a country of startling beauty, from the rugged coastline of the Atlantic provinces to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains.” – David Suzuki

31. “Canada is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, with vast, unspoiled wilderness, sparkling lakes and rivers, and majestic mountains.” – Elizabeth May

32. “I grew up on the edge of a national park in Canada – timberwolves, creeks, snowdrifts. I really did have to walk home six miles through the snow, like your grandparents used to complain.” – Dan Aykroyd

33. “For a small population, Canada has always had a very strong and vibrant style.” – Coco Rocha

34. “I love Canada. It’s a wonderful political act of faith that exists atop a breathtakingly beautiful land.” – Yann Martel

35. “We only need to look at what we are really doing in the world and at home and we’ll know what it is to be Canadian.” – Adrienne Clarkson

36. “The beauty of Canada is that it is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and religions.” – Shania Twain

37. “When I’m in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like.” – Jane Fonda

38. “Canada is not just cold and frozen tundra. There’s a vibrancy and energy to the country that makes it a great place to visit and live.” – Rachel McAdams

39. “Canada is a country of great natural beauty, with a rich history and a vibrant culture.” – Jean Chretien

40. “Canada is a country of vast landscapes and diverse cultures, with a rich history and a bright future.” – Stephen Harper

41. “Canada is a place where even the losers are winners.” – Unknown

42. “It would seem I wouldn’t have written anything if I weren’t influenced by Canada’s history, its weather, the landscape, and its stories.” – Anne McDonald

43. “We have it all. We have a great diversity of people, we have a wonderful land, and we have great possibilities. So all those things combined there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” – Bob Rae

Canadian Food Quotes

44. “You can bet your poutine I’m Canadian.” – Anonymous

45. “Poutine is the ultimate comfort food, and it’s a dish that perfectly embodies Canada’s unique blend of cultures and flavors.” – Rachel McAdams

46. “Maple syrup is to Canada what caviar is to Russia.” – Margaret Atwood

47. “Canadian bacon is the king of breakfast meats, and there’s no way to argue with that.” – Michael J. Fox

48. “BeaverTails are the ultimate Canadian indulgence – a sweet, fried dough treat that’s impossible to resist.” – Justin Trudeau

49. “Tim Hortons is a Canadian institution, and their coffee and donuts are a daily staple for many Canadians.” – Shania Twain

50. “Ketchup chips are a uniquely Canadian snack, and I’m proud to say that I’m a big fan.” – Elizabeth May

51. “Poutine is a dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of Canada – it’s hearty, indulgent, and oh-so-delicious.” – Unknown

52. “Canadian bacon is a breakfast meat that’s loved by people all over the world, and it’s a delicious way to start the day.” – Unknown

53. “In any world menu, Canada must be considered the vichyssoise of nations — it’s cold, half-French, and difficult to stir.” – James Keate

Quotes about Canadian people

54. “I’m not a big fan of the cold, but I love the culture and the people in Canada.” – Michael Buble

55. “If I had my way I’d move everybody up to Canada. It’s nice there. Very polite. We went for a weekend last fall and got a flat tire and these two farmers with bright-red faces insisted on fixing it, then springing for dinner, then starting a college fund for the babies.” – George Saunders

56. “Canadians are peaceful people, but we’re not pushovers. We’ll stand up for what we believe in.” – Justin Trudeau

57. “Canadians are more polite when they are being rude than Americans are when they are being friendly.” – Edgar Friedenberg

58. “I’m happy being Canadian and I’m proud of where I come from. So I’ll keep my passport.” – Autumn Phillips

Canada quotes for Instagram captions

59. “The true north strong and free ??”

60. “From coast to coast, Canada never disappoints ?”

61. “Sorry, not sorry for all the maple syrup puns ?”

62. “Canada, where the mountains meet the sea ??”

63. “Tim Hortons. The first stop of every road trip in Canada.”

64. “Isn’t it Trudeau?”

65. “Canada, where the winters are long and the apologies are shorter ?? “

66. “Canada, where the only thing colder than the weather is the response to ‘how are you?’ ?? “

67. “Home is where the maple leaf is ?.”

68. “Canada, where the moose outnumber the people ?? “

69. “Canada, where the only thing more polite than the people is the apology when you accidentally bump into them “

70. “Canada, where the only thing more plentiful than the lakes is the amount of ‘sorry’s in a conversation”

71. “Canada is always a good idea.”

72. “Aboat time.”

73. “Canada, where the only thing more chilly than the weather is the social interaction”

74. “If you didn’t roll up the rim, did you even have coffee?”

75. “Oh, Canada!”

76. “Canada is eh okay”

77. “Happy Birthd’eh, Canada!”

78. “On behalf of all Canadians, sorry for being so awesome all the time”

Quotes about Canadian hockey

79. “Hockey is the national sport of Canada, and it’s a game that is loved by people of all ages.” – Justin Trudeau

80. “Hockey is a way of life in Canada, and it’s a game that brings people together and unites communities.” – Unknown

81. “Hockey is a part of Canada’s DNA, and it’s a game that is played and loved by people all across the country.” – Unknown

82. “There is nothing more Canadian than hockey, and it’s a game that brings people together and unites communities.” – Unknown

83. “There is nothing more Canadian than hockey, and it’s a game that is deeply ingrained in our national identity.” – Unknown

84. “Hockey is a way of life in Canada, and it’s a game that brings people together and unites communities.” – Unknown

85. “Hockey is a national obsession in Canada, and it’s a game that is loved by people of all ages.” – Unknown

86. “I’m not a hockey fan, which is probably why I had to leave Canada in the first place.” – Ryan Reynolds

87. “Canada’s love of hockey is unmatched, and it’s a game that is deeply ingrained in our national identity.” – Unknown

88. “Hockey is the heart and soul of Canada, and it’s a game that is loved by people all across the country.” – Unknown

89. “Canada’s love of hockey is unrivaled, and it’s a game that is deeply ingrained in our national identity.” – Elizabeth May

Quotes about Canadian identity

90. “Canada is a really big melting pot of cultures, so we ended up with a giant mosaic of different music.” – Alessia Cara

92. “Canada is a balloon-puncturing country. You are not really allowed to be an icon unless you also make an idiot of yourself.” – Margaret Atwood

93. “In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect.” – Bill Clinton

94. “A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” – Sundar Pichai

95. “Canadians have been so busy explaining to the Americans that we aren’t British, and to the British that we aren’t Americans that we haven’t had time to become Canadians.“ Helen G. McPherson

Quotes about Vancouver Canada

96. “When you live in Vancouver, you realize most of the population is in Eastern North America.” – Jim Pattison

97. “Vancouver was like a long kiss from a ponytailed girl. I left a piece of myself there. Everybody does the first time.” – Dave Bidini

98. “I would say just the weather in Vancouver in the winter can be kind of unforgiving.” – Brandon McLaren

99. “Vancouver is the square root of negative one. Technically it shouldn’t exist, but it does. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.” – Douglas Coupland

100. “It’s just a fun time going up to Vancouver.” – Nicolas Gonzalez

101. “Vancouver is one of my favourite places on earth. It’s grey and rainy there a lot of the time, but for some reason, even though it’s grey and rainy, I feel like it’s a sunny day” – Billy Campbell

102. “I’m amazed every time I come back to Vancouver at how much it’s changed. You go away for a month and there are three more skyscrapers.” – Bryan Adams

Best Montreal Quotes

103. “Without Montreal, Canada would be hopeless.” – Anthony Bourdain

104. “And some places you been before are so great that you don’t even mind going back. Some places you been before you don’t ever want to go back, you know, like Montreal in the winter.” – Morgan Freeman

105. “Montreal is a great city, a terrific city.” – Robert De Niro

106. “I love Montréal. My parents got married in Montréal, on Sainte-Catherine Street. I’ve got more affection for Montrealers than you can imagine.”– Renée Zellweger

107. “I feel like family in Québec and Montréal, and by the way, Montréal is my favourite city in the world! It’s the only place that combines all the good things about Europe and America, with none of the bad!”- Holly Cole

108. “Montréal, this wonderful town….Pearl of Canada, Pearl of the world.” – Mikhail Gorbachev

109. “I’m a very unhealthy person, and Montreal is very cold, and I’m usually sick when I’m there.” -Grimes

110. “This is my home territory. I still find it the most colourful and exciting city on the continent. I love Montréal. I love the clash of the two cultures, I love the scenery — I love every blessed centimetre of Montréal if that doesn’t sound too extravagant. It’s a city I’m very attached to.”  – Irving Layton

Quotes about Calgary + Alberta Quotes

111. I love Calgary. It’s a great city. I enjoyed my time there, quite a bit. Shooting and filming in that cold could be very difficult, at times. When you’re shooting nights, and it’s 3 in the morning and minus 35 degrees, that’s hard to work in. – Colin Hanks

112. “Come to me. I want to plough you like a Calgary driveway at Christmas.” -John Cleese

113. “This is my maiden voyage. My first speech since I was the president of the United States and I couldn’t think of a better place to give it than Calgary, Canada”. – George W. Bush

114. “I miss L.A. because of the weather. It can change so much in Calgary. You can get a storm one minute, and then the sun will come out and it will be hot.” – Dominique McElligott

Canada Quotes about Toronto

115. “The fact that over 50 per cent of the residents of Toronto are not from Canada, is always a good thing, creatively, and for food especially. That is easily a city’s biggest strength, and it is Toronto’s unique strength.” – Anthony Bourdain

116. “I love Toronto. I love it. I love Toronto. I love Canada. I can’t wait to get back. Can’t wait to have some Timbits.” – Aisha Tyler

117. “And when things are not going well in Toronto, you’re going to hear about it. And you’re going to say things are not good at all, where it’s really not that bad.” – Matt Sundin

Indigenous quotes about Canada

These quotes are from Indigenous peoples around the world not just Canadian Indigeous.

118. “Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.” – Tecumseh

119. “It does not require many words to speak the truth.” – Chief Joseph

120. “He who stands lives; he who sits perishes.” – Māori proverb

121. “Things which do not grow and change are dead things.” – Louise Erdrich

122. “The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.” – Wilma Mankiller

123. “We only have one earth. Let’s take care of it.” – Deb Haaland

Final thoughts about these famous Canadian quotes

This list of 123 funny Canadian quotes and sayings about Canada has hopefully provided you with some inspiration for a photo caption or has taught you something new.

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Last Updated on May 11, 2024 by Hannah